Area sports briefs 7/8/02

Cape Yankees claim Firecracker Classic

The Cape Yankees won the Pop's Pizza Firecracker Classic, a nine-team Senior Babe Ruth tournament, with a 10-4 victory over Dexter Sunday in the championship game at Capaha Field.

Jared Jenkersen picked up the victory for the Yankees (16-4), allowing eight hits and walking. He struck out five and walked four.

The Yankees, who had 10 hits, received two hits apiece from Arthur Pilsner, Matt Smith and Kyle Duncan.

The Yankees defeated New Madrid 9-4 in the semifinals earlier in the day. Jason Meystedt notched the win, allowing six hits and striking out six. He walked just one batter.

Jackson Junior Legion sweeps Poplar Bluff

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Jackson Junior Legion swept Poplar Bluff in a district doubleheader on Sunday.

Jackson squeaked out a 5-3 win in the opener before winning the second game 21-4 in a five-inning rout.

-- From staff reports